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Patent EP-0813841-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PRASAD JANNAIH S
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 1994-03-30
Granted: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A surgical suturing needle is formed to have a needle shaft (12) with a rectangular cross-section and a needle head (14) with a triangular needle point (18). A transitional portion (21) between the needle shaft (12) and the needle head (14) is formed to have a maximum width (W1) greater than the width (W2) of the needle shaft (12). A plurality of cutting edges (24) extend from the needle point (18) to at least the maximum width section of the transitional portion (21). After forming and grinding the suturing needle, it is immersed in an acid bath and exposed to an electrical field. Finally, the surgical needle is heat-treated to increase its strength and resistance to bending or breaking.
Patent EP-0818443-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEVIN JEREMY IAN
IPC: C07C323/52
Filed: 1997-07-09
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: This invention relates to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibiting compounds of the formula: <CHEM> where R<1> is C1-C12 alkyl, straight or branched and optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkoxy, amino, carboxyl, C1-C6 alkoxycarbonyl, carboxamido, nitrile, mono- or di-(C1-C6)alkylamino, thio, C1-C6 alkylthio, aryl, -Oaryl or -OCH2aryl where aryl is optionally substituted with C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, carboxy, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxamido, or hydroxy; and C1-C6 alkanesulfonyloxy. R<2> is  alpha -OH or  beta -OH and R<6> is H or R<2> and R<6> together are carbonyl; the chemical intermediates; and processes for the preparation of these compounds and the intermediates thereto. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are a family of zinc-containing calcium dependent proteinases, including stromelysins, collagenases, and gelatinases. These MMP enzymes are capable of degrading the proteinaceous components of connective tissue and appear to be involved in tissue remodeling, i.e., wound healing and connective tissue turnover. Unexpectedly, the mercaptoalcohols with the S-configuration at the hydroxyl-bearing carbon have been found to be at least 4 times more potent than the analogous (R)-alcohols both in vitro and in vivo in inhibiting the MMP enzyme..
Patent EP-0803503-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIERZBICKI MICHEL
IPC: C07D407/12
Filed: 1997-04-23
Granted: 1999-11-03
Abstract: Diosmetin acids and esters of formula (I), their enantiomers and salts are new. R2, R4, R6 = H, 1-5C alkyl, CH2CH=CH2, CH2C(CH3)=CH2, CH2CH=C(CH3)2, CH2CH2CH(CH3)2, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-ylmethyl, CH2CH(OH)CH2OH or ACOOR8; A = 1-3C hydrocarbon chain (optionally substituted by methyl or OH); R8 = H or 1-5C alkyl; R3, R5 = H, CH2CH2CH3, CH2CH=CH2, CH2CH(CH3)2, C(CH3)2CH=CH2, C(CH3)2CH2CH3, CH2C(CH3)=CH2 or COCH3 R1, R7 = H, CH2CH2CH3, CH2CH=CH2, CH2CH=C(CH3)2, tert.-butyl, CH2CH2CH(CH3)CH3, CH2C(CH3)=CH2 or CH2CH(CH3)2 provided that if one or two of R2, R4, and R6 = ACOOR8, then at least one of the remaining R1-R7 is not H.
Patent EP-0820561-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GEELS PIERRE YVES WILHELMUS
IPC: F02M3/07
Filed: 1997-02-07
Granted: 2001-12-05
Abstract: Cette soupape (41) comporte un orifice d'admission (43), un premier (49) et un second (55) orifice d'échappement. Un premier élément (57) de la soupape (41) coopère avec un siège de soupape (59) du premier orifice d'échappement (49) et un second élément (61) de la soupape (41) coopère avec un siège de soupape (63) du second orifice d'échappement (55). Le premier et le second élément (57, 61) de soupape sont montés sur une tige d'entraînement commune (67) mise en mouvement par un actionneur électrique (69) afin de réguler le débit d'air traversant le premier orifice d'échappement (49) et le débit d'air traversant le second orifice d'échappement (55). Le premier et le second élément de soupape (57, 61) sont combinés en un seul élément de soupape intégré (65) qui coopère avec à la fois le siège de soupape (59) du premier orifice d'échappement (49) et le siège de soupape (63) du second orifice d'échappement (55). On obtient, de la sorte, une structure de soupape (41) simple et compacte. On utilise cette soupape dans un système d'injection de carburant (3) à assistance pneumatique d'un moteur à combustion interne (1) dans lequel le premier orifice d'échappement (49) de la soupape (41) est relié à une dérivation (52) d'un papillon des gaz (29) du moteur (1) tandis que le second orifice d'échappement (55) de la soupape (41) est relié à un injecteur à assistance pneumatique (31) du système d'injection de carburant (3). De cette manière, une seule soupape (41) est en mesure de commander tant l'atomisation du carburant injecté par l'injecteur (31) que la vitesse de ralenti du moteur (1).
Patent EP-0885250-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHLHAMMER KLAUS
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 1997-03-06
Granted: 2000-05-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne des copolymères réticulables hydrosolubles présentant un poids moléculaire ≤ 500000 et contenant: a) ent re 20 et 95 % en poids d'unités monomères contenant des groupes acide sulfonique ou sulfonate; b) entre 4 et 80 % en poids d'unités monomères contenant des groupes N-méthylol ou N-alcoxyméthyle; et c) entre 0,1 et 20 % en poids d'unités monomères hydrophobes choisies dans le groupe comprenant les composés éthyléniquement insaturés non hydrosolubles et les groupes terminaux hydrophobes de radicaux initiateurs ou de molécules régulatrices, les proportions en pour cent en poids étant rapportées au poids total du copolymère. La proportion d'unités monomères contenant des groupes acide sulfonique ou sulfonate peut éventuellement être substituée jusqu'à hauteur de 50 % en poids, par rapport à la proportion en poids d'unités monomères a), par des unités monomères contenant des groupes carboxyle d) ou des unités monomères contenant des groupes amide e).
Patent EP-0937176-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RAUTAKORPI PAAVO
IPC: F26B13/26
Filed: 1997-10-24
Granted: 2003-07-09
Abstract: An arrangement in an apparatus for drying a fiber web, in which apparatus the fiber web (5) is dried between two tight bands (1, 2) moving in the same direction and turning around turning rolls (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b). The first band (1) is heated by means of a pressure chamber (9) and the second band (2) is cooled by means of a water chamber (10). The fiber web (5) is led together with at least one felt or wire (3, 4) through a drying zone formed by the bands (1, 2) in such a way that the fiber web is in contact with the surface of the first band (1) and the felt or wire (3, 4) is between the fiber web (5) and the second band (2). The arrangement comprises means for supporting the wire or wires (3, 4) in such a way that the fiber web (5) is exposed to a compression pressure by the effect of the wire or wires (3, 4) substantially immediately upon coming into contact with the first band.
Patent EP-0839250-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAAKE ANDRE
IPC: E05F15/44
Filed: 1997-03-14
Granted: 1999-02-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE97/00535 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 2, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 2, 1998 PCT Filed Mar. 14, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/38199 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 16, 1997The invention concerns a closing-edge-type fuse with a safety strip (1) which comprises an electric switch device and consists of a plurality of contact elements (2, 2a) which are disposed in a row in a resilient tube (3). In the rest position, under the effect of resilient prestress, the contact elements (2, 2a) abut one another at contact points provided at the end face. Under the effect of an external force when the tube (3) is deformed, the contact elements (2, 2a) are moved apart breaking the contact. A resilient contact element bed (4, 4a), which is adapted to the shape of the contact elements (2, 2a) and accommodates each of the contact elements individually, is provided in the resilient tube (3).
Patent EP-0909383-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARBER DUANE G
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1997-04-28
Granted: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A rate nephelometer of the type useful in automated chemical analyzers is provided. The nephelometer includes a laser for generating a polarized laser beam having an S-wave component and a P-wave component. The beam is split by a beam splitter specially constructed so that a known proportion of one of the two polarized portions of the beam is directed to a reaction container. In the reaction container, a first polarized component of the laser beam is used in a nephelometric chemical analysis. The remainder of the laser beam passes through the beam splitter to a laser control light detector. Before the remainder of the laser beam reaches the laser control light detector, however, the polarized component which is not used in nephelometric chemical analysis is filtered out. The laser control detector uses the non-filtered portion of the laser beam to control the output of the laser.
Patent EP-0898473-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEATON KEITH PATRICK
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 1997-05-16
Granted: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a person in a supine position as part of a clinical treatment includes an air blower, a heat exchanger, an inflatable mattress and a cooling jacket or overlay. Air from the blower is cooled by contact with the heat exchanger, passed through the jacket or overlay and through the mattress in order to rapidly cool the person so as to achieve mild hypothermia.
Patent EP-0914501-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EIDELMAN LEV G
IPC: C30B33/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Granted: 2000-05-24
Abstract: La présente invention consiste à comprimer, dans une presse chaude à deux plateaux, un lingot cylindrique de type monocristallin d'halogénure alcalin dont l'axe coïncide sensiblement avec l'axe cristallin (001). Pour produire un lingot comprimé sensiblement rectangulaire qui soit exempt de criques et de fissures, tant au voisinage de son pourtour que sur son pourtour, la surface du lingot est aplatie. Dans le cas de cristaux à réseau à face centrée (par exemple le NaI), le plat est parallèle au plan cristallographique (100). Dans le cas de cristaux à réseau centré (par exemple le CsI), le plat est parallèle au plan cristallographique (110). Ce plat est placé sur le plateau inférieur de la presse de façon à orienter correctement la structure cristallographique du lingot par rapport au sens de compression.
Patent EP-0918513-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GRUBER PETER
IPC: A61K9/36
Filed: 1997-08-14
Granted: 2000-12-06
Abstract: An easy to swallow pharmaceutical composition consists of one or several coated particles with a core which contains an active substance and a coat with one or several layers. The coating layer(s) contain at least one hydratable, pharmaceutically acceptable polymer which in contact with saliva or water forms a coherent, mouldable, viscous mass with a slippery surface which does not adhere to the mucous membranes of the mouth and which prevents the active substance-containing particles from leaving the mass and releasing the active substance in the mouth cavity. The coating layer or the outermost coating layer contains an effective amount of at least one salivation promoting agent. The formation of a mouldable, slippery mass and the taste-masking properties of the coating make the composition suitable in particular for administering highly dosed or bad tasting active substances, and can preferably be swallowed even without any liquid.
Patent EP-0916196-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PIIRAINEN OLLI
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 1997-08-11
Granted: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining connection quality, and a receiver in a radio system, the receiver comprising means for decoding a received signal by the Viterbi method by means of a trellis diagram comprising a group of state points, and means for calculating state transition values for the two possible transitions in each point of the diagram. To determine advantageously the quality of the connection between a transmitter and the receiver, the inventive receiver comprises means for calculating, in each column of the trellis diagram, the maximum values for both the transitions of the points in the column, for determining the absolute value of the difference of the calculated maximum values, and means for estimating connection quality by utilizing said absolute value.
Patent EP-0869858-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PIGUET PIERRE-LOUIS
IPC: B23B21/00
Filed: 1997-09-01
Granted: 1999-07-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/CH97/00318 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 28, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 28, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 1, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/09755 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 12, 1998The machining unit is composed mainly of three essential elements which are the rotor, the phase displacement device and the tool drive mechanism. The rotor (100) includes a rotating shaft (1) and is equipped, for example, with four bores, extending parallel to the axis of rotation, into which the cutter carrier axles (9a, 9b, 9c and 9d) are supported. A plunge of the cutters into the material to be machined is controlled by the movement of a command sleeve (19) supporting, at its end, two surfaces (20a and 20b) of ellipsoidal form located to move, in conjunction with the inclined surfaces (14a, 14b, 14c and 14d), the command levers of the tool carrier. The command sleeve can occupy two extreme positions and one intermediary position. A phase displacement device includes a pulley (22) and a reverse pulley (25) mounted rotatably on a shaft (31) to allow angular phase change of the command sleeve (19) with respect to the spindle.
Patent EP-0946450-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CASSAR LUIGI
IPC: C04B22/06
Filed: 1997-07-24
Granted: 2011-02-16
Abstract: A hydraulic binder, dry premixes and cement compositions, having improved property to maintain unaltered, brilliance and colouring quantity for a longer time period,  characterized in that  they contain, in bulk, particles of a photocatalyst able to oxidize in the presence of light, oxygen and water the polluting substances present in the environment.
Patent EP-0925169-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREDT JAMES F
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1997-08-26
Granted: 2001-12-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Three Dimensional Printing materials systems and method that satisfies the need for a quick, reliable, safe, and inexpensive method for producing both appearance models and small numbers of functional parts in an office environment. The method of the present invention includes building cross-sectional portions of a three-dimensional article, and assembling the individual cross-sectional areas in a layer-wise fashion to form a final article. The individual cross-sectional areas are built by using an ink-jet printhead to deliver an aqueous solvent to an adhesive particulate mixture, causing the particles of the mixture to adhere together, and to previous cross-sectional areas.
Patent EP-0937190-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOFFAT WILLIAM
IPC: E06C1/397
Filed: 1997-10-22
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A mobile ladder (10) including a goods lift (12) which can be driven between upper (FIG. 3) and lower (FIG. 4) positions. The ladder has a default-immobile state which can be overcome by a force manually applied to a handle. The ladder can then be moved and steered via the handle.
Patent EP-0892058-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GELFAND DAVID HARROW
IPC: C12Q1/6869
Filed: 1998-07-03
Granted: 2006-05-10
Abstract: The invention provides mutant, chimeric thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes, which chimeric thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes consist of an N-terminal region derived from the 5'-nuclease domain of a Thermus species DNA polymerase and a C-terminal region derived from the 3' to 5' exonuclease andpolymerase domains of Tma DNA polymerase. These mutant chimeric thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes have improved properties in nucleic acid sequencing reactions. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding said mutant chimeric thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes, vectors comprising said nucleic acids and host cells transformed with said vectors. Also provided are compositions comprising said mutated, chimeric thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes and non-ionic polymeric detergent(s). Futhermore methods for producing the said enzymes and methods and kits for using the said enzymes are provided.
Patent EP-0890344-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EIBOFNER EUGEN
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 1998-07-08
Granted: 2004-10-06
Abstract: The medical treatment system (20), has a control unit (21), with a drive motor (23) connectable at the control unit, with which a treatment instrument (38) is to be operated. The system also has a torque determination unit, which determines the torque of the treatment instrument (38) coupled with the drive motor, and delivers corresponding torque data. The control unit controls the drive motor on the basis of the determined torque data. The torque determination unit obtains the torque data, by the correlation of the treatment instrument (38) determined by it, with the power supplied to the drive motor (23). The torque determination unit includes detection facilities (63, 68, 72, 73, 75, 76, fig. 9a), determining the torque of the treatment instrument and converts this to a corresponding electric signal. The torque determination unit includes evaluating facilities (70), which evaluate the electric signal and convert this in to torque data.
Patent EP-0953139-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROBINSON PETER W
IPC: F42B7/04
Filed: 1998-01-15
Granted: 2004-12-22
Abstract: Cette invention concerne un projectile sans plomb (10), tel qu'une balle ou un projectile balistique, qui est obtenu par le frittage en phase liquide ou par l'agglomération en phase liquide des éléments suivants: un première matière particulaire (12) possédant une densité supérieure à celle du plomb; une seconde matière particulaire ductile (14) possédant une température de fusion supérieure à 400° C; et un agent de liaison (16) possédant une température de fluidité inférieure à la température de fusion de la seconde matière particulaire (14). A la différence du frittage en phase solide, qui permet notamment de produire des articles ayant une porosité de 20 % en volume, le frittage en phase liquide et l'agglomération en phase liquide permettent d'obtenir une porosité proche de 0 %. Le fait de réduire le niveau de porosité permet de réduire la quantité de la première matière particulaire (12) de haute densité qui est nécessaire à l'obtention d'une densité proche de celle du plomb. Ce projectile comprend, dans une composition acceptable parmi d'autres, du ferrotungstène, du fer et du zinc.
Patent EP-0954520-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHIESI PAOLO
IPC: C07D311/36
Filed: 1998-01-02
Granted: 2002-04-10
Abstract: Isoflavone derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the prophylaxis and treatment of osteoporosis.
Patent EP-0971976-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIESMANS GUY LEON JEAN GHISLAI
IPC: C08J9/28
Filed: 1998-03-02
Granted: 2001-09-05
Abstract: Ce procédé de fabrication d'aérogels à base de polyisocyanate consiste à trimériser un polyisocyanate organique dans un solvant organique, en présence d'un (co)polymère contenant un groupe réagissant avec isocyanate, à gélifier, et à sécher de manière supercritique le sol-gel obtenu.
Patent EP-0981734-B1 (EP)
Inventor: COLVIN ARTHUR E JR
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 1998-05-12
Granted: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A fluorescence sensing device for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a liquid or gaseous medium is constructed of a fiber optic plate comprising optical fibers having relatively small numerical apertures. The fiber optic plate is positioned on a photodetector and has a layer of analyte permeable fluorescent matrix or coated waveguide material on its top surface. The fluorescent matrix or waveguide coating contains indicator molecules whose fluorescence is affected by the local presence of analyte. A light source emits light into the fluorescent matrix in a direction generally parallel to the top surface of the fiber optic plate. Upon absorbing light from the light source, indicator molecules in the fluorescent matrix emit fluorescent light which is transmitted through the fiber optic plate to the photodetector.
Patent EP-1017382-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DURETTE PHILIPPE L
IPC: A61P11/02
Filed: 1998-05-29
Granted: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are antagonists of VLA-4 and/or  alpha 4 beta 7, and as such are useful in the inhibition or prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated pathologies. These compounds may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and are suitable for use in the treatment of asthma, allergies, inflammation, multiple sclerosis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Patent EP-0964870-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BIHAIN BERNARD
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 1998-08-06
Granted: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Purified LSR (lipolysis stimulated receptor) that binds lipoproteins (Lp) in presence of free fatty acids (FFA) and binds cytokines (Cy) in absence of FFA, is new.  Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) purified, isolated or recombinant polypeptides (I) that make up LSR; (2) purified, isolated or recombinant nucleic acid (II) that encodes LSR or (I); (3) cloning and/or expression vectors containing (II); (4) host cells transformed with this vector; (5) non-human mammals containing a cell of (4); (6) recombinant production of (I); (7) mono- or poly-clonal or chimeric antibodies (Ab), or immunoconjugates that react specifically with (I) or LSR; (8) screening for (bio)chemicals (A) that interact with LSR; (9) (A); (10) use of Cy, specifically leptin, for modulating activity of LSR.
Patent EP-0996381-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FARIN GUENTER
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 1998-07-14
Granted: 2005-06-15
Abstract: In a dissecting instrument for surgical operations a working instrument such as a blade with cutting edge is fastened to a holding device such as a handle. Coagulation devices are provided, with a gas-supply apparatus to supply an ionizable (noble) gas and current-conducting means to supply an HF coagulation current. It is proposed to mount electrode devices that form part of the current-conducting means in such a way that they are separate from the working instrument but nevertheless close to it, and to make the working instrument electrically insulating so that the coagulation current can be guided to the tissue without being conducted through the working instrument even while the latter is in contact with the tissue.
Patent EP-1003646-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHLERS BENEDIKT
IPC: B42D25/29
Filed: 1998-08-04
Granted: 2003-10-15
Abstract: The banknote or other security document has a paper substrate (1) into which an electrode arrangement (2) is formed. The electrode arrangement reacts to an electro magnetic field. The electrodes extend (6,7) and are located in a checking unit (8). A section of the surface has an electro luminescent layer (13) that is illuminated by an externally applied background lighting.
Patent EP-1025633-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOEBIUS MARCOS ROMEU
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 1998-10-22
Granted: 2003-03-26
Abstract: An electric motor rotor with permanent magnets, the rotor including magnets (20) seated against a cylindrical lateral surface (11) of the core (10) of the rotor and a pair of annular caps (40), each cap being seated and affixed to an adjacent end face (12) of the core (10), the annular caps (40) limiting axial displacements of the magnets and defining, for both directions of circumferential displacement, stops for this displacement for each magnet (20), the confronting lateral edges (21) of a pair of consecutive magnets (20) being positioned by the annular caps (40), in order to define a previously established minimum circumferential distance.
Patent EP-1025738-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MADLE RENE
IPC: H04M1/72463
Filed: 1998-09-18
Granted: 2002-11-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé pour arrêter les fonctions d'un appareil électronique, en particulier d'une unité mobile d'un système de radiotéléphonie mobile, selon lequel un appareil d'arrêt (ADE1) est prévu dans la région d'une zone interdite (SPZ1) et cet appareil d'arrêt est installé de façon à émettre, dans une zone limitée et par l'intermédiaire d'une interface radio (FSS), des instructions de commutation à un récepteur de l'appareil électronique (POP) qui, après réception des instructions de commutation, peut désactiver ou réactiver des fonctions ou des unités d'appareil sélectionnées.